2019 - Paramahansa Yogananda

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The 6th release function saw the release of a coin commemorating the 125th Birth Anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda

The coin and the details of the set are;


Paramahansa Yogananda (5 January 1893 – 7 March 1952), or Paramhansa Yogananda, born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, was an Indian monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions of Indians and westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship / Yogoda Satsanga Society of India. He published his book Autobiography of a Yogi in 1946 and it is on HarperSan Francisco's list of the "100 best spiritual books of the 20th Century". The book has been regularly reprinted and is known as "the book that changed the lives of millions.”

Release Function



Coins commemorating the 125th Birth Anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda were released by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at a function in New Delhi. Also present Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur, Secretary Ministry of Culture Shri Arun Goel, Swami Vishwananda Giri, Swami Smaranananda Giri and other monks & devotees.

Executive Set:
Coin of Rs 125





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